Fulfillment and Boundaries in Giving with Danyele Easterhaus

Fulfillment and Boundaries in Giving with Danyele Easterhaus

In this episode of Her Best Chapter, Michelle Savage interviews Danyele Easterhaus, a bestselling author, speaker, entrepreneur, and advocate, who explores how to love big while maintaining personal boundaries. Danyele shares her journey through philanthropy, vulnerability in her story of adoption, and practical insights on sustainable giving, authenticity, and self-empathy. Danyele believes every person—no matter their story—deserves to be seen, felt, heard, and loved. She is the founder of Danyele Easterhaus Consulting, where she equips mission-driven leaders to create cultures of belonging and lead with authenticity. Her perspective is shaped by decades of nonprofit leadership and her family's journey through adoption, parenting, and fostering. Alongside her husband, Ryan—affectionately known as "Hot Hubs"—she is raising four daughters, has fostered 11 other children, and continues to advocate as a GAL in the court system, fighting for the best interests of kids who no longer have a voice in DCS. With lived experience that includes parenting a daughter on the autism spectrum and another navigating mental health and borderline personality disorder, Danyele writes and speaks from the messy middle of real life, reminding others that leadership, like family, is never perfect but always worth showing up for. Key topics: * How to align giving with core personal values and priorities * Finding the sweet spot between impact and capacity * The importance of boundaries, authenticity, and self-empathy in leadership * Lessons from Danyele's pathway through adoption and advocacy * Building authentic community through simple, genuine connection * Embracing the messy middle as a space for growth and healing Resources & Links: * Empathy Impact: The Wild Effects of Kindness in Action [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G4R4D9DD] Connect with Danyele: * Website: www.danyleeasterhausconsulting.com [http://www.danyleeasterhausconsulting.com] * LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/danyele-easterhaus [http://linkedin.com/in/danyele-easterhaus] * Instagram: instagram.com/danyleeasterhaus [http://instagram.com/danyleeasterhaus] Get Connected Free Mini-Masterclass [https://sulitpress.com] — everything you need to go from blank page to published book. Work with Sulit Press | Apply for the Multi-Author Book Program [https://sulitpress.com] Connect with Michelle Savage on IG: @michellesavagewriter Disclaimer This show is independently produced by Sulit Press. The views shared belong to the hosts and guests. Questions? Email hello@sulitpress.com

Discovering Your X-Factors with Dr. Paulette Evans

In this episode of Her Best Chapter, host Michelle Savage interviews Dr. Paulette Evans, engineer and author of Your X-Factors: Turning Hidden Struggles into Undeniable Strengths. Dr. Paulette shares practical insights on turning life's struggles into opportunities for growth and success by shifting and reframing setbacks and challenges. Dr. Paulette Evans, BSEE, MBA, SSBB, CPHQ, PMP, CKF lives in Charlotte, NC and identifies as a process improvement/project management expert who utilizes proven methodologies to effectively and efficiently solve problems at work, at home, and everywhere in between. Because this ability comes naturally to her, she launched Evans Efficiency Experts [https://evansefficiencyexperts.com/], a process engineering consultancy focused on helping people and organizations solve complex problems, implement lasting changes, and increase productivity in their lives. Dr. Paulette also has a passion for empowering women to be strong, self-reliant, and successful in all of their endeavors, so she spends any free time she has volunteering for organizations that have this same focus. Key topics: * The power of self-perception and storytelling in shaping our realities * The origin of the "X-Factors" equation and how it helps reframe perceived failures * Strategies to release limiting beliefs and embrace growth from mistakes * Using the PURGE method to manage emotional baggage * Cultivating a mindset of curiosity and gratitude * The role of resilience in leadership and personal development * The significance of internal validation and confidence for women Resources & Links: * X-Factors by Dr. Paulette Evans [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0XXXXXX] (Amazon link pending publication) * Dr. Paulette Evans - Website [https://www.pauletteevans.com/] Connect with Dr. Paulette Evans: * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauletteevans] Get Connected Free Mini-Masterclass [https://sulitpress.com] — everything you need to go from blank page to published book. Work with Sulit Press | Apply for the Multi-Author Book Program [https://sulitpress.com] Connect with Michelle Savage on IG: @michellesavagewriter Disclaimer This show is independently produced by Sulit Press. The views shared belong to the hosts and guests. Questions? Email hello@sulitpress.com

Demystifying Perimenopause with Karen Cerezo

In this episode of Her Best Chapter, Michelle Savage sits down with Karen Cerezo – board-certified health coach, personal trainer, menopause expert and founder of Lifestyle Fitness – to highlight the often overlooked realities of women's midlife transitions. With over a decade of experience helping women in midlife navigate perimenopause and beyond, Karen blends science-backed education with real-life practicality to help women reclaim strength in their bodies, their choices, and their confidence. Karen specializes in menopause education, hormone health, strength training after 45, and the hidden cost of ignoring midlife health in the workplace. She is the author of Navigating Menopause: A Comprehensive Wellness Tracking Journal and a sought-after speaker who makes complex hormone conversations clear, relatable, and actionable. Karen's mission is to help women stop playing small and start leading boldly through midlife and beyond. Key topics: * The societal and workplace pressures women face during hormonal transitions * Differences between perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause and the importance of understanding these stages * The vital role of self-advocacy and tracking symptoms for better healthcare * How lifestyle factors such as sleep, diet, stress, and exercise impact menopausal symptoms * The significance of revaluing women's wisdom, experience, and contributions in society and the workplace * Resources for women including books, tools, and community support networks * How to reframe societal views on menopause and unlock a new era of women's empowerment and wisdom Get Connected with Karen Cerezo Karen's Linktree [https://linktr.ee/karencerezo] Karen's Instagram [http://www.instagram.com/midlife_health_coach] Order Karen's book on Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Navigating-Menopause-Comprehensive-Perimenopause-Menopause/dp/B0DH2PWF67] Get Connected Free Mini-Masterclass [https://sulitpress.com] — everything you need to go from blank page to published book. Work with Sulit Press | Apply for the Multi-Author Book Program [https://sulitpress.com] Connect with Michelle Savage on IG: @michellesavagewriter Disclaimer This show is independently produced by Sulit Press. The views shared belong to the hosts and guests. Questions? Email hello@sulitpress.com

Solosode: Reconsidering Midlife

On this "solosode" of Her Best Chapter, Michelle Savage explores the transformative phase of midlife women. Michelle highlights how women in midlife are redefining their roles, leveraging their wisdom and experience for the ultimate impact, and empowering others through storytelling, all while celebrating their agency and activism. Key Takeaways: * The process of redefining "the middle" as the best part of life * How midlife women are changing the world and possibly saving it * Strategies for women to leverage their wisdom and life experience for a greater impact * Resources on women's health, specifically perimenopause, and embracing physical changes * How writing and sharing one's story can inspire others and reinforce self-worth at any stage of life Connect with Michelle: www.instagram.com/michellesavagewriter [http://www.instagram.com/michellesavagewriter] www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-savage-43032659/ [http://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-savage-43032659/] www.sulitpress.com [http://www.sulitpress.com] Disclaimer This show is independently produced by Sulit Press. The views shared belong to the hosts and guests. Questions? Email hello@sulitpress.com

Live Like Your Days Are Numbered with Jodi Wellman

In this episode, Michelle Savage interviews Jodi Wellman, founder of Four Thousand Mondays, about how awareness of our finite time on earth can inspire us to live more intentionally, passionately, and with fewer regrets. Jodi offers practical ways to align your everyday actions with your deepest desires, all while confronting the reality of mortality with humor and grace. Jodi Wellman is a speaker, author, and facilitator on living lives worth living. She has a Master of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, where she is also an Assistant Instructor in the Master's program and a facilitator in the Penn Resilience Program. She is an ICF Professional Certified Coach and a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach. Jodi's TEDx talk is called How Death Can Bring You Back to Life [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2SyBMINoa0&t]; with over 1.3 million views, it is the 14th most-watched TEDx talk released in 2022, out of 15,900! Her book, "You Only Die Once: How to Make It to the End with No Regrets" [https://fourthousandmondays.com/book/] was published in May 2024 by Voracious (Little, Brown & Company), and made Adam Grant's Summer Reading List. She has been featured in The New York Times, Oprah Daily, Fast Company, CNBC, Forbes, Psychology Today, The Los Angeles Times, BigThink, and more. Key topics: * How contemplating death (memento mori) sparks urgency and purpose * The emotional story behind Jodi's work, inspired by her mother's untapped dreams * How to reframe regrets and turn lessons into action * Practical rituals and habits to ignite daily vitality * The importance of scheduling and curiosity in creating a meaningful life * Overcoming fear, imposter syndrome, and the delusion of unlimited time * The value of community, accountability, and small steps toward big dreams Connect with Jodi Wellman: * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodiwellman/] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jodiwellman/] Get Connected Free Mini-Masterclass [https://sulitpress.com] — everything you need to go from blank page to published book. Work with Sulit Press | Apply for the Multi-Author Book Program [https://sulitpress.com] Connect with Michelle Savage on IG: @michellesavagewriter Disclaimer This show is independently produced by Sulit Press. The views shared belong to the hosts and guests. Questions? Email hello@sulitpress.com